In the United States an individual can be charged with a state crime, a federal crime, or both. The federal criminal justice system operates in much the same way as the individual state criminal justice systems; however, there are some noticeable differences. For example, the federal system tends to be much more formal than many state systems. One aspect of the federal system that is not found in all state systems is the use of sentencing guidelines. If you have been charged with a federal … [Read more...]
Federal Probation Explained
The Federal Government is Watching You - Probation and Supervised Release in Federal Criminal Cases As most Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers will explain to their clients, the federal government carefully monitors criminal defendants during probation and supervised release. Federal Probation You may be placed on probation in one of three ways: The court might sentence you to probation. In that instance, if you violate the terms of your probation, then your probation will be … [Read more...]
